AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-30 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 1 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 585 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 186 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 一般社団法人日本障害者雇用促進事業者協会「促進協事業ガイドライン」 策定のお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118727Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:40:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人日本障害者雇用促進事業者協会（促進協） has formulated the “促進協事業ガイドライン” to improve the quality of disability employment support services and secure public trust. It will be published in October 2026. 【福島県浪江町】To Hold the “Namie Station West Side District Co-Creation Conference Community Subcommittee (4th Meeting)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118728Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:39:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES福島県浪江町 will hold the 4th meeting of the community subcommittee of the “Namie Station West Side District Co-Creation Conference,” which promotes public-private partnership in community development with 福島国際研究教育機構 (F-REI), on October 8 and 9, 令和8年. 5 “shifts” to drive Japanese companies’ growth and strengthen their competitiveness: approximately $1.7 trillion in additional revenue potential by 2040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118729Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:39:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー has released a report outlining 5 “shifts” to drive Japanese companies’ growth and strengthen their competitiveness. It estimates that these could generate approximately $1.7 trillion in additional revenue potential by 2040. “Community Building Through Music 2026: Mini Concerts” to Be Held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118730Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:37:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES豊島区 will hold a total of 10 mini concerts at venues throughout the ward from 令和8年10月4日 through 令和9年3月6日. Admission is free. The concerts will take place at a variety of venues, including cultural properties, universities and parks, with the aim of fostering community interaction and providing music. 2027 Women’s Summer Collection Makeuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118731Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:32:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe makeup for the 2027 Women’s Summer Collection was created by Dior Makeup Creative and Image Director Peter Philips as a fresh look featuring healthy, dewy nude skin and silver accents around the eyes. Like a jewel: “Butter No Ito Amarin,” made with Saitama’s prized “phantom strawberry” Amarin, launches October 9 (Friday) at そごう大宮店!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118732Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:32:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GOODNEWS will open “Butter No Ito Sogo Omiya Store” at そごう大宮店 on October 9, 2026, and launch limited-edition flavors made with Saitama-grown “phantom strawberry” Amarin, as well as soft-serve ice cream from 森林ノ牧場. 【日本コムシス】Announcement Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in ジャパンシステム株式会社 and JBホールディングス株式会社 (Making Them Wholly Owned Subsidiaries)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118733Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本コムシス has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire all shares in ジャパンシステム and JBホールディングス and make them wholly owned subsidiaries. 【Disaster Relief】Free access to “FLASH” EV fast chargers in Kumamoto and Toyama prefectures, provided following the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake and heavy rains in Hokuriku, to end on September 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118734Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:31:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESテンフィールズファクトリー株式会社 announced that free access to its “FLASH” EV fast chargers in Kumamoto and Toyama prefectures, provided in response to the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake and heavy rains in Hokuriku, will end on September 30, 2026. 【Vocaloid music label “KARENT” release information】28 works to be released from September 17 (Thursday) to September 30 (Wednesday)! (2/2)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118735Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Vocaloid music label “KARENT,” operated by クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社, began releasing 28 works from September 17 through 30. 【Vocaloid music label “KARENT” release information】28 works to be released from September 17 (Thursday) to September 30 (Wednesday)! (1/2)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118736Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Vocaloid music label “KARENT,” operated by クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社, began releasing 28 works from September 17 through 30. 【Honorary President Her Imperial Highness Princess Yoko】Connecting people and society through art, and carrying the circle of support into the future: Tokyo exhibition of the group show “ART CIRCLES 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118752Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPYM一般財団法人 announced that the Tokyo exhibition of “ART CIRCLES 2026,” a group show featuring 10 contemporary artists and vehicles from BINGO SPORTS, will open on October 9, 2026, with Her Imperial Highness Princess Yoko as honorary president. シャクムドウ releases one-take recording of “Balloon,” a song portraying the end of a day tinged with lonelinesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118751Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreative Lab シャクムドウ released “Balloon -Acoustic Session-,” an acoustic session recording featuring only piano and vocals, on September 30. ナイトプロテインがメンズサプリ市場調査で「売上No.1」「口コミNo.1」「取り扱い数No.1」を獲得https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118750Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アルファメイル’s men’s supplement brand “Night Protein” ranked No. 1 in 3 categories—sales, customer reviews and number of retailers—in a market survey for the September 2026 period conducted by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構. Night Protein earns No. 1 in sales and No. 1 in number of outlets carrying it in T-booster market surveyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118749Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNight Protein, the men's healthcare brand of 株式会社アルファメイル, ranked No. 1 in sales and No. 1 in number of outlets carrying it in a T-booster market survey for the fiscal year ending September 2026 conducted by 日本マーケティングリサーチ機構. Launch of a fund investing in land with leasehold rights and other assets in collaboration with 地主株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118748Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES三菱ＨＣキャピタルグループは、地主株式会社との協業により、底地等を投資対象とするファンド「ＭＨＣ地主ファンド合同会社」の運用を2026年9月30日に開始する。第1号案件として3物件の底地を組み入れ、2026年12月末時点の運用資産規模は113億9,000万円となる予定。 ibisPaint K, a children's edition of ibisPaint, which has been downloaded 560 million times worldwide, comes preinstalled on ugee's ArtPlay Padhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118747Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイビス's mobile painting app ibisPaint K comes preinstalled on ugee's creative tablet ArtPlay Pad, which goes on sale September 30, 2026. Training talent in physical AI: LiDAR-equipped Light Rover E32 robot launches, enabling users to learn SLAM and autonomous driving at a deskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118746Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴイストン株式会社 has launched the Light Rover E32, a compact mobile robot that operates on a desk. It comes standard with LiDAR and supports ROS 2. Processing by an external PC enables a compact, low-cost design, and the robot is offered as a teaching tool for developing physical AI talent. Purple Sweet Potato Mini Mooncakes, featuring autumn flavors in every bite, available for a limited time this fallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118745Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社重慶飯店 will launch Purple Sweet Potato Mini Mooncakes as a seasonal autumn product on October 1, 2026. Average monthly salary for full-time employees nationwide rises 0.22% from previous month to ¥298,317 [September 2026 report on average salaries and job openings for full-time employees]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118744Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a September 2026 report released by 株式会社フロッグ, the average monthly salary for full-time employees nationwide was ¥298,317, up 0.22% from the previous month, while the number of job openings was 339,803, up 0.02% month on month. Average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers nationwide rises 1.11% from previous month to ¥1,276 [September 2026 report on average hourly wages and job openings for part-time and temporary workers]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118743Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フロッグ announced that the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in September 2026 was ¥1,276, up 1.11% from the previous month. Job openings totaled 499,689, up 7.38% month on month but down 14.88% year on year. Average hourly wage for temporary workers nationwide rises 0.19% from previous month to ¥1,613 [September 2026 report on average hourly wages and job openings for temporary workers]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118742Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フロッグ announced that the average hourly wage for temporary workers in September 2026 was ¥1,613, up 0.19% from the previous month, and job openings totaled 329,148, up 17.00% from the previous month. Lotte's popular chocolate snack Koala's March becomes a bath ball! Shobido launches Koala's March Bath Ball to make bath time even more funhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118741Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES粧美堂株式会社 launched the Koala's March Bath Ball, inspired by Lotte's chocolate snack Koala's March, on September 25, 2026. Donations for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118740Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESサミット株式会社 reported that it donated ¥5,680,210 to 日本赤十字社 as relief funds for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake. All-you-can-eat premium sushi featuring fatty tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe: 50 varieties for ¥3,900! Back by popular demand in October! Limited to 5 groups per day, first come, first served! [FUJIYAMA TOKYO Umeda and Namba]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118739Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFUJIYAMA TOKYO's Osaka Namba and Umeda locations, operated by 株式会社Globridge, will offer an all-you-can-eat plan featuring 50 varieties of premium sushi, including fatty tuna, sea urchin and salmon roe, for ¥3,900 on Mondays through Thursdays in October 2026. Furunavi begins accepting donations for 3 municipalities affected by the September Reiwa 8 typhoon and heavy rainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118738Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFurunavi, a hometown tax donation site operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, has begun accepting donations for 3 municipalities to support disaster relief following the Reiwa 8 September typhoons and torrential rain. A huge hit in theaters! A new “character-shaped picture book” featuring Chiikawa is on sale! Stay with “Chiikawa,” “Hachiware” and “Usagi” anytime. For ages 0 and up. #SmallAndCutePictureBookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118737Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社講談社 has released 3 new character-shaped picture books in its “Chiikawa” series, which is a hit in theaters. Each costs 990 yen and features a lightweight, palm-sized board-book format. “Traveling Sauna,” born from a waterworks construction company: S-Laps, a fully private sauna with individual rooms, opens in Toyohashi Cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118691Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:29:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES水道工事会社の株式会社秀工業 opened S-Laps, a fully private sauna with individual rooms, in Shin Sakae-cho, Toyohashi City, on August 19, 2026. It features 3 themed spaces and an aromatherapy campaign, with the aim of revitalizing the local community. 【ホテルニューオータニ博多】メニューは、シェフに「白紙委任」。フランス農事功労章受章の総料理長が手がける、完全おまかせコース「Carte Blanche」が福岡で始動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118692Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:29:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルニューオータニ博多 will begin offering Carte Blanche, a fully bespoke course by Executive Chef Takahiro Ota, on October 1, 2026. [Media Invitation] Free event “Miraii Park X (Cross) in Osaka,” where elementary school students can try out their “favorite jobs” through games, to be held at MyDome Osaka on Saturday, October 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118693Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:25:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人あそびまなびラボ and 株式会社miraii will hold “Miraii Park X in Osaka,” a career education event for elementary school students, at MyDome Osaka on October 3, 2026, with the support of the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education and 大阪市教育委員会. With cooperation from 関西電力 and 住友林業, participants can try out jobs through Minecraft and original games. 株式会社TUMAO launches “喵瑪特（みゃおまーと）,” an IP merchandise sales platform for Taiwan and Hong Konghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118694Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:25:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TUMAO has launched “喵瑪特（みゃおまーと）,” an IP merchandise sales platform for Taiwan and Hong Kong, through its Taiwanese subsidiary 兔影貓樂有限公司. 株式会社タップル revamps its recruitment websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118695Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:24:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タップル revamped its recruitment website in September 2025. Centered on the new message “Your challenge can move someone’s life,” the site adds content such as employee interviews and discussions to strengthen its communications with job seekers. [Minna no FX] “Up to 3 million yen cashback campaign” launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118696Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:24:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTrader’s Securities, a group company of トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社, will run an “Up to 3 million yen cashback campaign” for its foreign exchange trading services Minna no FX and LIGHT FX starting October 1, 2026. Launching “Dolphin Safari,” Japan’s first and only viewing experience dedicated to dolphins (Note 1)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118697Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:22:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シークルーズ has launched a project to begin operating Dolphin Safari, a new cruise offering views of wild dolphins in Amakusa, Kumamoto, from underwater and above the water, in December 2027. The dedicated vessel (19 tons, capacity 48 people) will feature an underwater observation room and will be designed by Eiji Mitooka. GSX enters into a capital and business alliance with キーウェアソリューションズhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118698Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESグローバルセキュリティエキスパート株式会社 (GSX) and キーウェアソリューションズ株式会社 have entered into a capital and business alliance. By leveraging both companies’ networks of offices, they will expand their support for cybersecurity measures at companies across Japan, as well as investigation and recovery support following incidents. [Dior] Announces its 2027 Women’s Summer Collection showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118699Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリスチャン・ディオールは9月29日、ジョナサン・アンダーソンによる2027年ウィメンズ サマー コレクション ショーを発表した。 “The eye-resting game center” (Note 1) to appear at CEATEC 2026! Opportunity to compete against active esports player youxmehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118705Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社協同 will exhibit an interactive booth, “The Eye-Resting Game Center,” at CEATEC 2026, featuring the MYOFREE tablet, which creates a parallel-viewing state, and will offer visitors the chance to compete against esports player youxme. Dattara to release this fall the beta version of Fractale (Fractal), an open data platform for finding and using public data from across Japan through ChatGPT and Claudehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118704Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESダッタラ株式会社 plans to release the beta version of Fractale (Fractal), an open data platform that allows AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to directly retrieve public data from across Japan via MCP, in fall 2026. Swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Kawachi Ippei’s Japanese swords to be exhibited and sold at “2026 MITSUKOSHI Art Week -Discover Japan-”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118703Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社studio仕組 will exhibit and sell Japanese swords by swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Kawachi Ippei at “2026 MITSUKOSHI Art Week -Discover Japan-,” to be held at 日本橋三越本店 from October 2 to 6, 2026. “Dolphin Wave” and “To LOVEる-とらぶる-ダークネス” collaboration launches! Mea and Golden Darkness join the collaboration gacha!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118700Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced that the 2nd collaboration with “To LOVEる-とらぶる-ダークネス” will launch on September 30 in its exhilarating jet battle game “Dolphin Wave.” Gradient kochia nearing peak viewing! & Autumn Foliage Festival starts Saturday, October 3! (Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118706Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:19:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of “BEST GOALS,” a goal-based discretionary investment management service offered through Yamaguchi Financial Group’s 3 bankshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118707Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:18:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES大和アセットマネジメントは、2026年10月1日より、山口銀行、もみじ銀行、北九州銀行の3行を通じてゴールベースアプローチ型投資一任運用サービス「BEST GOALS」の提供を開始する。 UMU × Sales Hack: Sales development that doesn’t end with a one-off training session — a system for embedding learning in the workplace through development strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and neuroscience [Free online seminar, Oct. 2 (Tue), 12:00~13:00]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118708Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:18:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnnouncement of a free online seminar co-hosted by UMU and 株式会社営業ハック. The seminar will explain how to embed the results of training in the workplace through development strategies with a conversion rate above 80% and learning design based on neuroscience. SCSK and Vector begin collaboration on software for edge ECUshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118709Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:17:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESSCSK株式会社とVector Informatik GmbHは、2026年9月30日よりSDV普及に伴う需要拡大が見込まれるエッジECU向け共通ソフトウェア基盤の共創を開始する。両社はVectorの「MICROSAR IO」とSCSKの「QINeS-Lite」を連携させた統合ソリューションを提供し、開発工数や期間の50～80%削減を目指す。 New nationwide TV commercial for evolving service station “apollostation”: What did Nanoka Hara let slip about how she really feels!? The story also features Hara playing 2 roles, opposite “Apo-chan,” whose voice she provides!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118710Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:15:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESIdemitsu Kosan will air a new TV commercial for “apollostation” nationwide from Oct. 1, 2026, featuring image character Nanoka Hara. Based on its medium-term management plan, the company is also refreshing the brand name as it evolves service stations from places to refuel into mobility hubs offering a range of services. “mitococa SUU (Mitococa Suu),” an image analysis solution using generative AI technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118485Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:14:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR West announced the development of “mitococa SUU,” an image analysis solution using generative AI, and aims to release the product version in early 2027. It is conducting trials in areas including safety, quality and productivity improvements, drawing on technology developed through its railway business. 28 brands, including the first-ever nationwide “ちいかわパークストア,” to open simultaneously: 2nd phase of “LUCUA SOUTH” set to open on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 — “Transforming the entire facility into an immersive entertainment space”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118486Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:14:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR西日本SC開発株式会社 has set the opening date for the 2nd phase of “LUCUA SOUTH,” a new building at LUCUA Osaka, as Nov. 24, 2026. 28 brands, including brands opening for the first time nationwide or in western Japan, will open simultaneously, and the facility will be designed as an immersive entertainment space. [福岡県 Government] Cutting food waste at restaurants! “持って帰っていいと(eat)ボックス” boxes to be provided to consumershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118487Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:13:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES福岡県 is working to reduce food waste at restaurants by providing original takeaway boxes, “持って帰っていいと（eat）ボックス,” free of charge at 98 locations from Oct. 1. 株式会社WHERE, operator of the regional media outlet “LOCAL LETTER,” teams up with 山梨県; special reporting camp for its interview-writer training course to be held in the Kofu area on Oct. 3 and 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118488Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WHERE, operator of the regional media outlet “LOCAL LETTER,” will hold a special reporting camp in the Kofu area on Oct. 3 and 4 in partnership with 山梨県. From katsu curry to soup curry! Watami’s Takushoku Direct offers a diverse curry menu with vegetableshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118489Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Watami Takushoku Direct,” a frozen prepared-meal delivery service operated by ワタミ株式会社, offers 5 curry dishes, including katsu curry, soup curry and butter chicken curry. New rockfall protection product with a structure that reduces land acquisition costs and improves construction safety launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118495Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プロテックエンジニアリングは、用地取得コストの縮減と施工時の安全性向上を実現する新構造の落石防護網「ネオロックネット」を開発し販売を開始した。年間3～5億円の売上を目指している。 LINE CRM tool “ミライCRM” for EC businesses launches email delivery feature, bringing customer communications on LINE and email together in one CRMhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118494Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ミライCRM has added an email delivery feature to its LINE CRM tool “ミライCRM” for EC businesses, creating an environment where LINE and email can be managed centrally. Nissin Foods collaboration “CUP NOODLE X CLUBHAUS” announces 2nd release!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118493Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCLUBHAUS will release its 2nd collaborative product with Nissin Foods’ “CUP NOODLE” on October 3, 2026. Advance sales will begin on September 28 at 日清都カントリークラブ. Survey examines use of post-payments for keirin betting. Credit cards are the most common method; 89.3% spend less than ¥50,000 per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118492Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公営競技の決済ガイド, operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, surveyed 103 people who had used post-payment services for online keirin betting. Credit cards were the most common payment method (60.2%), and 89.3% spent less than ¥50,000 per month. [Rugby] コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ announces theme for the 2026-27 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118491Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESコベルコ神戸スティーラーズ has chosen “BUILD THE LEGACY” as its theme for the 2026-27 season. Signing of a business alliance agreement with 株式会社イーグリッド and subscription to its third-party allotment of new shareshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118490Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAtec Hankyu Hanshin has signed a business alliance agreement with 株式会社イーグリッド and subscribed to its third-party allotment of new shares. The companies aim to strengthen their development capabilities for customer management systems for energy providers, introduce new technologies, and develop new services in the future. [横浜高島屋] Enjoy 北海道 close to home! A large gathering of about 20 shops, including Japan’s best “とうきび” and “ほたて” gourmet foods and first-time exhibitors at the venue! A major ＜大北海道展＞, one of the largest in Japan, is being held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118496Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 67th 大北海道展 will be held at 横浜高島屋 for 2 weeks from October 14, bringing together about 100 shops around the themes of Japan’s best とうきび and ほたて. Brands making their venue debut and exclusive gourmet foods will be on sale. Issuance of さぎん SDGs private placement bonds “地域の芽 未来の芽・育む債” and donation to 佐賀大学https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118497Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:08:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社田村ビルズグループ announced that it issued SDGs private placement bonds through 株式会社佐賀銀行 and selected 佐賀大学 as the recipient of the donation. ヤマサ蒲鉾 wins 1st place in the 2025 じゃらん Kansai Activity Experience Ranking!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118498Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社’s kamaboko and chikuwa-making experience class won 1st place in the Leisure and Experiences category of じゃらん’s 2025 Kansai Activity Experience Ranking. @cosme Hong Kong Review Ranking: “桜米麹マスク” wins 2nd place in the sheet mask category※1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118499Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヒロソフィー’s skincare series product “桜米麹マスク” won 2nd place in @cosme Hong Kong’s sheet mask category. 三崎未来電子 electric motorcycle “L-noa” selected as a test vehicle for a home-visit care support pilot in 文京区https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118500Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES三崎未来電子’s electric motorcycle “L-noa” has been selected as a test vehicle for a home-visit care support pilot in 文京区. Proposed by 株式会社タンソーマンGX, it will be used alongside 株式会社ダイゾー’s “e-NEO” to assess reductions in travel time and staff workload, among other factors. Recruitment of participating providers will begin on October 1, 2026. From security cameras that merely “watch” to AI security that understands and protects your lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118502Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAOSU LIFE株式会社 established a Japanese subsidiary in 2025 and began full-scale sales in Japan of security cameras and home security products from its smart security brand “AOSU.” Global cumulative shipments have reached 7 million units, and its product lineup features AI detection and solar power, among other technologies. Establishment of the in-house venture program “togaRe”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118501Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESりそなホールディングス has established the in-house venture program “togaRe” to turn employee ideas into businesses, with ジャフコ グループ株式会社 and PARTNERS FUND participating in the selection process. JCB、「IF TOKYO 東京国際演劇祭 2028」に協賛https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118503Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESJCB has decided to sponsor “IF TOKYO 東京国際演劇祭 2028,” organized by 一般社団法人IF Tokyo, and announced the sponsorship at a press conference on September 30, 2026. More than 300 livestreamers gather! Livestreamer-only summer festival “夏炎祭2026” to be held in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118504Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Epi Group and Kirari Plus jointly hosted the livestreamer-only summer festival “夏炎祭2026” in Tokyo. The event drew more than 300 participants and fostered industry networking through activities including a food-stall sales contest. プランテック、メキシコ事務所オープニングレセプションをメキシコシティ・レオンの2都市で開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118505Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:05:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プランテック held opening receptions in Mexico City on September 1, 2026, and in Leon on September 3, following the full-scale launch of its Mexican subsidiary, established in February 2025. Dignitaries from Japan and Mexico and representatives of local companies attended. Smartscape to exhibit at the 1st Monozukuri NEXT Osakahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118506Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:05:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESスマートスケープ株式会社 will exhibit at the 1st Monozukuri NEXT Osaka, to be held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, 2026, showcasing SS4M, an AI-powered 3D shape similarity search system. [Survey of 1000 men and women] Ranking of athletes whose designs on art trucks would get people excited! 2026 editionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118507Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:05:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESResults of a survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社アートフレンドAUTO of 1000 men and women across Japan about Japanese athletes whose designs on art trucks would get people excited. Shohei Ohtani took first place with 396 votes, followed by Yu Darvish, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu and sumo wrestler Onosato. Toyonaka Tsubasa Park presents letter of appreciation to 株式会社ナビック for contributions to development of the park’s “ma-zika” areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118508Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:04:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES豊中市は、株式会社ナビックから豊中つばさ公園『ma-zika』整備等に対し1千万円の寄附を受け、長内市長より感謝状を贈呈した。 “Neiro Hissai 2026: Ink dances, sound resonates. An artistic moment connecting hearts” concert to be held Saturday, December 5, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118509Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:04:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESWRイノベーション株式会社 will hold the concert “Neiro Hissai 2026” on December 5, 2026, at Higashiosaka Cultural Creation Hall to promote cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan. The event will be planned and run by 拾大金株式会社, and admission is 3,000 yen. [Hankyu Men's Tokyo] British luxury fragrance house “クリード” opens October 2 (Friday)! Limited kits and special offers to mark the openinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118510Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESBritish luxury fragrance house “クリード” opens a new location at Hankyu Men's Tokyo on October 2. Limited kits and special offers will be available to mark the opening. Izumi City’s 70th anniversary: Light and video transform the museum at night. “KUBOSO YORU no SEKAI: Treasures Awaken at Night” opens Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 和泉市久保惣記念美術館https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118511Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the city’s 70th anniversary, 和泉市久保惣記念美術館 will hold “KUBOSO YORU no SEKAI,” a nighttime-only event featuring light and video, from December 12 to 25, 2026. 伊藤忠グループのBelong、SNS投稿が中古スマホの寄付につながる「にこスマ リユース促進プロジェクト」を開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118512Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES伊藤忠グループのBelongは、経済産業省・環境省が推進する3R推進月間に合わせ、2026年9月30日から12月13日まで「にこスマ リユース促進プロジェクト」を実施する。本プロジェクトは、SNS投稿や動画応募を通じて中古スマートフォンのリユース意識を高め、参加数に応じて学校や支援団体へ端末を寄付する取り組みである。 Hiromi Makihara, Yaman and Shiho Sada to appear! Seminar sponsorship and exhibition at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118513Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatsui Securities will sponsor a seminar and exhibit at “Investment Strategy Fair EXPO2026 in Osaka,” to be held in Osaka on October 10, 2026. Hiromi Makihara, Yaman and Shiho Sada will appear, with stock consultations and a photo session also planned. For those who have yet to discover the real “Made by Japan.” The premium beauty and wellness exhibition “JPBW EXPO 2026,” limited to 60 companies, will be held November 21 at Gotanda City Hall & Gallery in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118514Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES“JPBW EXPO 2026,” a beauty and wellness exhibition organized by 一般社団法人JAPAN PREMIUM BEAUTY & WELLNESS, will be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 21, 2026. Participation is limited to 60 companies, and features include influencer appearances and year-round business meeting support. koko tip and Miyazaki’s UMKカントリークラブ launch new golf course branding through the visualization of “thank you”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118515Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社koko tip has launched a new golf course branding initiative with UMKカントリークラブ, operated by テレビ宮崎ゴルフ株式会社. The initiative aims to use customer feedback data in recruitment and HR to address the caddie shortage and redefine the career value of customer service work. Actor Kenta Kiritani takes on the role of a passionate, fired-up employee! Powerfully portraying someone charging ahead “straight to the plant”! レイズネクスト’s first TV commercial, the first installment: “Straight to the Plant: The Conference Room”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118575Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレイズネクスト株式会社 will begin airing its first TV commercial, “Straight to the Plant: The Conference Room,” featuring actor Kenta Kiritani, on October 3, 2026. From tea production and coffee roasting to in-house bag processing: 豊園茶舗 launches a project to “capture and seal in the aroma at the moment of roasting.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118574Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES豊園茶舗 has fully launched a new system that brings the processing of tea bags and drip bags in-house, in addition to tea production and coffee roasting, enabling it to turn products around while preserving the aroma immediately after roasting. “IF TOKYO International Theatre Festival 2028” announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118573Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人IF Tokyo has announced “IF TOKYO International Theatre Festival 2028,” which will run from October 1 to 22, 2028. About 200 organizations will participate across Tokyo and nearby areas, with KDDI株式会社 and 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 among the TOP PARTNERS supporting the festival. Taking part in the “Fukushima SHOW Curry Festival 2026” as a waste-reduction partner, composting food and drink leftovers, including curry residue, on sitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118572Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社wead took part in the “Fukushima SHOW Curry Festival 2026,” held in Fukushima City on September 13, 2026, as a waste-reduction partner. Using its mobile waste recycling service “Mogukuru,” the company composted food and drink leftovers on site, avoiding incineration. 1 month until “alter. 2026, Tokyo” / Details revealed for new 2026 programs: “CIRCUIT,” bringing prototypes into everyday life, and “LOUNGE,” where visitors can experience works and talk with creatorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118571Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe alter. Executive Committee has announced details of “alter. 2026, Tokyo,” which will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Alongside an EXHIBITION featuring 75 creators, the event will introduce “CIRCUIT,” a new program selling prototypes, and “LOUNGE,” a space for conversation. Student admission will be free with sponsorship from 三井不動産株式会社. “iDID DAY 2026” expands its venue this year for the December 4 event! The theme is “Digital Creativity: Now and What’s Next”; tickets go on sale todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118570Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 3 companies behind “iDID” have announced that they will hold the conference “iDID DAY 2026” at WITH HARAJUKU HALL on December 4, 2026. The theme is “Digital Creativity: Now and What’s Next.” Tickets go on sale September 30, and the venue is being expanded to accommodate more than last year’s approximately 450 attendees. Using data to reveal diners’ “true values” when choosing restaurantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118569Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVETA株式会社 analyzed response data (586 people; 19,450 responses) from “Wase-meshi Matching,” a web service it co-developed with Waseda University, using its proprietary “VE Method.” The analysis revealed differences in price sensitivity between students and working adults when choosing restaurants, differences by gender in the influence of Google review counts, and a tendency for ratings (★) to be valued regardless of the number of reviews. クラブックスとNTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブによる全国の高校に費用0円の「アイドル部」新設に向け「CluboX（クラブックス）」10月1日（木）AM0:00より第一期参加高校「募集開始」！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118568Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラブックス株式会社とNTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブは、高校に費用0円で「アイドル部」を新設するプロジェクト「CluboX」を開始し、2026年10月1日より第一期参加校の募集を開始する。 Coins, commemorative coins and precious metals: “assets to sell” or “assets to keep”? Survey examines owners’ views on tangible assetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118567Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESこちら金貨買取本舗, operated by 株式会社kochira, surveyed 300 owners in their 30s to 70s about tangible assets. The most common response on handling gold coins and precious metals was “I want to decide based on the price,” while the biggest concern about passing them on to family was “I don’t know their current value.” A gathering of Japan’s finest shrimp and crab dishes! “Shrimp and Crab Festival 2026” to be held for the first time in Saitama-Shintoshin; first menu lineup announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118566Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Shrimp and Crab Festival 2026” will be held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama-Shintoshin from October 31 to November 3, 2026. The first menu announcement featured dishes including red snow crab, snow crab and shrimp tempura. Trunk Days September New Store Information! 3 New Outdoor-Type Locations Openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118565Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イコム opened 3 new outdoor-type Trunk Days locations in Saitama Prefecture in September. The YouTube channel “Tanakazu’s Money Talk: What You Should Know to Benefit” launches! Explaining the “3 pitfalls” to know before starting the new NISAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118564Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnited BM Wealth Limited launched the YouTube channel “Tanakazu’s Money Talk: What You Should Know to Benefit,” featuring executive Kazuki Tanaka, and released a video explaining 3 pitfalls to know before starting the new NISA: NISA is not a financial product, tax-exempt does not mean safe, and do not make NISA the starting point for your investment decisions. Event Report: Anna Umemiya speaks about the importance of breast cancer screening and how to cope with changes in appearance. On the importance of screening, she says, “Cancer won’t wait” and “Losing my hair was more shocking than being told I had cancer.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118563Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人クレアージュ held a talk event on breast cancer screening and appearance care on September 29, 2026, with Anna Umemiya as a guest. In addition to explanations from Dr. Yoshiko Tamura and Dr. Satoko Hamanaka, Umemiya spoke about her experience with breast cancer and changes in her appearance during treatment. “SUPERSTAR EBiDAN” celebrates its 3rd anniversary! A hugely popular theme eagerly awaited by fans arrives as a physical card!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118562Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DalcomSoft Japan will launch a new event on September 30, 2026, to mark the 3rd anniversary of the rhythm game app “SUPERSTAR EBiDAN.” Visuals of EBiDAN members as “butlers” will appear on physical cards, with Bullet Train and M!LK featured in the first release. Free admission: Free seminar for small and medium-sized business owners, “A First Step Toward AI Adoption That Any Company Can Take,” to be held in Ikebukuro on October 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118561Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Walkers will hold a free seminar for small and medium-sized business owners in Ikebukuro on October 2, 2026, titled “A First Step Toward AI Adoption That Any Company Can Take.” The seminar will cover the steps involved in adopting AI, practical examples and case studies, and will also feature an inter-industry networking session and individual consultation booths. Event Report: Anna Umemiya speaks about the importance of breast cancer screening and how to cope with changes in appearance. On the importance of screening, she says, “Cancer won’t wait” and “Losing my hair was more shocking than being told I had cancer.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118560Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクレアージュ held a talk event on September 29, 2026, with Anna Umemiya as a guest, discussing the importance of breast cancer screening and appearance care. Umemiya spoke about her experience with breast cancer, the shock of hair loss, and the need for screening, while Dr. Yoshiko Tamura and Dr. Satoko Hamanaka provided expert commentary. Fracton Ventures and Nyx Foundation to hold “Agentic Summit,” a conference on the AI agent economy, at the University of Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118559Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFracton Ventures and Nyx Foundation held “Agentic Summit,” a conference on the AI agent economy, at the University of Tokyo’s Ito International Research Center on September 23, 2026, drawing approximately 300 attendees. Metagen Therapeutics awarded the “Hokkaido University Certified Startup” designation by 北海道大学https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118558Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESメタジェンセラピューティクス was awarded the “Hokkaido University Certified Startup” designation by 北海道大学. The company received investment in September 2026 from the university’s Green Frontier Fund1 Investment Limited Partnership and operates as one of several university startups advancing medicine and drug discovery based on gut microbiome research. REMARE × カリモク家具 to unveil chairs made from waste material from 7 companies at “REMARE Plastic SUMMIT 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118557Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカリモク家具株式会社 will participate as a manufacturing partner in “REMARE Plastic SUMMIT 2026,” to be held in October 2026, and unveil chairs made from waste plastic from 7 companies. ALGO ARTIS ranks alongside Google and 任天堂 in the “AtCoder Competitive Programmer Employer Popularity Ranking 2026,” placing 3rd among students and 2nd among working professionalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118556Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESALGO ARTIS placed 3rd among students and 2nd among working professionals in the “AtCoder Competitive Programmer Employer Popularity Ranking 2026,” announced by AtCoder. 【ホテルインディゴ東京渋谷】Enjoy a freshly baked pizza across the counter. The new-style pizza counter “Pizza Ciao” launches on October 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118555Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルインディゴ東京渋谷 will launch the new-style pizza counter “Pizza Ciao” and an appetizer, salad and dessert bar at its 11th-floor “Gallery 11 Restaurant & Bar” starting October 1, 2026. Artworks by up-and-coming artists: special exhibition in October 2026. Works by Mr. Shuzo Hayashi on display at this exhibitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118554Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special exhibition by painter Shuzo Hayashi will be held from October 1 to 31, 2026, at Resol Gallery Ueno in ホテルリソル上野, operated by リソル株式会社. October 18: Information about “Peanut Monaka Day”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118553Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES米屋株式会社 has designated October 18 as “Peanut Monaka Day” and will launch related products and hold a limited-time giveaway campaign. First in the industry! Simultaneous broadcast on more than 100 cable TV operators nationwide. Documentary film “Watano Machi, Outo Seyo” to air on イッツコム, ケーブルテレビ品川 and 伊豆急ケーブルネットワーク as well. Comments arrive from Mr. Toshio Tsuchiya!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118552Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイッツ・コミュニケーションズ、ケーブルテレビ品川、伊豆急ケーブルネットワークの3社が、日本ケーブルテレビ連盟による地方創生ドキュメンタリー映画「わたのまち、応答セヨ」の全国一斉放送に参画し、10月12日に各社のコミュニティチャンネルで放送される。 L'Arc-en-Ciel and “ROUND1” collaboration campaign confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260930-15/index-en.html#n3118551Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラウンドワンジャパン will hold the “L'Arc-en-Ciel × ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign” from October 8, 2026, to February 12, 2027. Plans include selling limited-edition menus and packages, giving away promotional items, and setting up collaboration rooms at bowling, karaoke, billiards, darts and Spo-Cha facilities.